Litigation Staff Attorney

State of Indiana•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) seeks an attorney to represent the agency in administrative litigation, primarily appeals involving Worksite Speed Control Vehicle Enforcement violations. The attorney manages cases from initial filing through final disposition, including administrative hearings, motion practice, discovery, and settlement negotiations. The position is with INDOT’s Central Office in Indianapolis. The role also provides legal advice and support to agency staff on program and operational matters. Depending on assignment, the attorney may handle contracts, legislation, administrative rules, hearings, appeals, briefs, and legal writing. The position may serve as a team lead and provides direct supervision for two or more attorneys. Additional duties may be assigned. This position is exempt from overtime compensation. Employees may need to work more than 75 hours in a pay period to complete essential or assigned work, and must report at least 75 hours per pay period of work and/or paid leave to receive their base biweekly salary. The salary traditionally starts at $85,020, but may be commensurate with education and work experience.

Requirements

Doctorate of Jurisprudence.
At least 5 years of legal experience as a practicing attorney.
Indiana Bar Admission license in good standing.
Knowledge of and ability to apply relevant statutes, case law, and rules.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to use a case management system to manage a docket, case information, and party information, and to serve orders.
Strong legal research, writing, and litigation skills.
Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Litigate administrative appeals involving worksite speed enforcement violations.
Prepare and respond to pleadings, discovery requests, and motions.
Draft and argue dispositive motions, including motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
Represent INDOT at administrative hearings, prehearing conferences, and settlement discussions.
Conduct legal research and provide advice to agency personnel.
Manage a high-volume caseload and maintain accurate case files.
Advise and provide legal support to agency staff on program and legal matters.
May oversee, draft, review, or provide legal advice relating to contracts.
Research, interpret, and provide legal advice regarding laws, rules, policies, and legal opinions pertaining to agency operations.
May draft and review legislation and administrative rules.
Use legal resources, dockets, legal files, and official records relating to legal procedures.
Create, prepare, and distribute documents related to hearings, including orders and decisions.
May train, manage, delegate to, and/or support legal staff.
Recruit, select, onboard, and train employees; set expectations, provide feedback, and evaluate employee performance.
May handle administrative matters and hearings, hear evidence, rule on admissibility, and make reasoned decisions supported by evidence.
Organize and manage caseloads in preparation for hearings and litigation.
May review pleadings, motions, and discovery; draft appeals or briefs; and perform legal writing assignments.

Benefits

Three medical plan options, including prescription coverage, and vision and dental plans.
Wellness Rewards Program with gift card rewards for completed wellness activities.
Health savings account with biweekly state contributions.
Deferred compensation 457(b) account with employer match.
Two fully funded pension plan options.
Leave policies, including 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave.
Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave.
12 paid holidays, or 14 in election years.
Education Reimbursement Program.
Group life insurance.
Referral Bonus program.
Employee assistance program with covered behavioral health visits.
Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Free parking for most positions.
Free LinkedIn Learning access.